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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.96, 505.56 and 154.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.96, 505.56 and 154.38 is: 231.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.96 : 505.56 = 154.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.96/505.56 = 154.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.96x = 505.56 × 154.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.96x = 78,048.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,048.35/336.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.62

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